John Ericsson letter on caloric engines, 1858 January 25.

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John Ericsson letter on caloric engines, 1858 January 25.

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This collection consists of a hand-written letter by John Ericsson to John B. Kitching in January 1858. In the letter, Ericsson mentions installing 12-inch caloric engines in a bark owned by a Mr. Wortherspoon. He also advises Kitching against committing to a certain engine, and describes the success of installing a new blower on his 12-inch caloric engine. Written before the Civil War and consequent Monitor-fame, this letter illustrates Ericsson's high aptitude for design and mechanics.

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Monitor (Ironclad)

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Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

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Swedish-born engineer and inventor; emigrated to the United States in 1839. From the description of John Ericsson papers, 1821-1890 (bulk 1842-1886). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980081 Swedish-born engineer John Ericsson designed the first screw-driven steamship to cross the Atlantic and the first propeller-driven steam warship for the US Navy. In 1861 he contracted with the Navy to build an ironclad warship, Monitor, which successfully fought the Confederate ironclad V...

Kitching, John B.

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